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Jo Anderson - The Understudy

An actor's obsession with a bizarre murder in Victorian theatreland sparks a deadly confrontation. Stars Nigel Anthony.

An actor's obsession with a bizarre murder in Victorian theatreland sparks a deadly confrontation.

Starring Nigel Anthony and Frances Jeater

A psychological ghost story by Jo Anderson.

John Stanger ...... Nigel Anthony
Jen Stanger ...... Frances Jeater
Paul Anstruther ...... Michael N Harbour
Lindy ...... Caroline Strong
The Other ...... Peter Whitman
Belling ...... Barry J Gordon
Maurice ...... Neville Jason
Harris ...... Fraser Kerr
Molly ...... Cathy Sara
Frank ...... Terry John
Henrietta ...... Gaye Brown
Barmaid ...... Jo Anderson
Peter ...... Tom Bevan
Ben ...... Paul Panting
Lizzie ...... Elaine Claxton
Lift Operator ...... Lyndam Gregory
Jen's PA ...... Teresa Gallagher
Geordie Doorman ...... Shaun Prendergast

Director: Adrian Bean.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1994.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 16 Oct 202204:00
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